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Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected to win, become the next governor of California
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- Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected to win, become the next governor of California
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is projected to win the 2026 California governor's race against Republican Steve Hilton. Live updates: https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-election-day-2026-los-angeles-mayor-governor-propositions-top-mind-voters/20011511/
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- Polls show L.A. mayor’s race in dead heat
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Polls show incumbent Mayor #KarenBass in a dead heat with former ally turned rival, Councilwoman #NithyaRaman. Earlier today, Bass fired up supporters at a rally backed by the L.A. County Federation of Labor. They say they're hearing optimism on the campaign trail. #election
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- Democrats projected to gain control of House
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House, ABC News projects. #breakingnews
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- Election 2026: Democrats projected to gain control of the House
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- ABC News projects that the Democrats will win enough seats to gain control of the House. Included in the calculation are several seats in later poll closing times that ABC News analysts believe will not affect the outcome. Full story: https://abc7.com/live-updates/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-election-results-key-races-us/20001292/
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- California House races to watch tonight
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Here are the California House races to watch tonight. Live updates: https://abc7.com/live-updates/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-election-results-key-races-us/20001292/
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- Long lines at USC and CSUN voting centers
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Hundreds of people lined up at #USC and Cal State Northridge #votingcenters to cast their ballots. 🗳️ #CSUN #vote
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- Students exit school bus into waist-deep floodwater
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Students were seen stepping off a school bus into waist-deep #floodwater after a historic rainstorm inundated streets in #Florida. 🌧️🚌
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- 24-year-old dies while running in NYC Marathon
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Rachel Apa, a former Division I field hockey player at Bucknell University, collapsed in Central Park about two miles from the finish while running the NYC Marathon. Her father says she was texting him shortly before she collapsed.
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- High turnout expected for CA midterm, nearly 6.5M early voted
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A high turnout is expected for the midterm election on Tuesday. Nearly 6.5 million ballots were already cast in early voting, accounting for roughly 27% of eligible voters.
#LIVE UPDATES: https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-election-day-2026-los-angeles-mayor-governor-propositions-top-mind-voters/20011511/
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- The fight is on to control Congress: What to expect on election night
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- There are strong indications this could be a momentous Midterm Election. Democrats are looking to take back control of both chambers of Congress.
#LIVE updates: https://abc7.com/live-updates/midterm-elections-2026-live-updates-election-results-key-races-us/20001292/
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- Officials scream at driver approaching washed out bridge
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- "Stop! Stop!"
Authorities screamed at a driver who ignored a roadblock and barricade warning of a washed out bridge ahead in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, after heavy rain brought flooding to the region.
Video shows a truck approaching the bridge as a man in a neon vest waves in an attempt to get their attention. Soon, several voices can be heard shouting at the motorist.
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- LA sanitation truck fire prompts 5 Freeway closure in both directions in Arleta
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- #BREAKINGNEWS: A Los Angeles city sanitation truck burning alongside the southbound 5 Freeway near Van Nuys Boulevard in the Arleta area prompted the freeway to be closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon. The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert and closed all southbound and northbound lanes for an unknown duration.
MORE: https://abc7.la/npQB79
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- U.S. astronauts vote from space for 2026 midterm elections
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Talk about an out-of-this-world polling place! 🗳️🚀 #NASA #astronaut Anil Menon showed how he and his fellow U.S. crew members cast their ballots from aboard the International #Space Station. #vote
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- Helicopters collide near Mount Everest, killing 1, Nepal Police say
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Two #helicopters crashed into each other as they attempted to land near #MountEverest in #Nepal on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring three others, including both pilots, according to the Nepal Police.
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- Aliso Canyon settlement offers millions of dollars to help residents electrify homes
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Millions of dollars of settlement money from the largest known methane leak in the United States are now available to affected residents to replace gas-powered appliances with electric ones. Organizations involved in distributing the money say it will help create safer and cleaner homes. https://abc7.com/20012159
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- Federal election monitors in all 50 states
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Election Day is here. We’re inside L.A. County’s ballot processing center as the DOJ launches its largest election monitoring effort in U.S. history, raising concerns about voter intimidation.
https://abc7.la/2TCruq
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- FULL CHASE: Speeding suspect leads deputies on chase through Downey/Norwalk
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- 10:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A driver wanted for excessive speed led law enforcement on a chase in the Downey-Norwalk area on Tuesday. AIR7 was live above the pursuit.
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- OC woman federally charged with 'animal crushing,' accused of running over puppy
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- An Anaheim woman faces up to seven years in federal prison after prosecutors say she lured a puppy beneath her van with food before intentionally running it over.
Read more: https://abc7.com/20012388/
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- NJ pre-K aide allegedly filmed himself abusing kids in bathroom
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A 44-year-old former teacher's aide at an elementary school in New Jersey is facing dozens of new charges, including manufacturing child pornography and aggravated sexual assault, according to prosecutors.
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- L.A. proposal would allow volunteer-painted crosswalks
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A new city proposal could pave the way for volunteers to legally paint crosswalks across Los Angeles in an effort to improve street safety.
https://abc7.la/ZkMmjR
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- Control of Congress is up for grabs on Election Day. Here are the key battles
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- As Americans line up to cast their votes on Election Day, the majorities of both houses of Congress are in play as voters weigh a midterm check on unified control of government in Washington -- President Donald Trump's hold on the White House and Republican majorities in the House and Senate the past two years.
https://abc7.com/story/control-congress-is-grabs-election-day-whats-math-democrats-republicans/20011324/?cb=1k6ghtk81
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- Spanish soccer player Jesús de Miguel dies at 30 after on-field collision
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match.
Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel died after he suffered cardiac arrest from the on-field collision, his club said Tuesday. He was 30.
https://abc7.com/post/spanish-soccer-player-jess-de-miguel-dies-30-police-investigating-following-field-collision/20011829/
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- L.A. on list of jurisdictions to be observed by election monitors, DOJ says
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Justice Department announced Tuesday that for the first time ever, it is sending election monitors to all 50 states. In California, the jurisdictions that will be monitored are Los Angeles, Alameda, San Diego and Sacramento.
https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-election-day-2026-los-angeles-mayor-governor-propositions-top-mind-voters/20011511/
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- 'Dancing with the Stars' Disney Night sees perfect scores, emotional elimination
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The eight remaining "Dancing with the Stars" couples brought magic to the ballroom on Disney Night. Two couples earned perfect scores, but the night ended with another emotional elimination. Full story: https://abc7.com/post/dancing-stars-disney-night-sees-perfect-scores-emotional-elimination/20010216/
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- Los Angeles mayor's race: Karen Bass, Nithya Raman make final pitch to voters
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman spent the final hours before Election Day making their closing arguments to voters as polls show the two candidates running neck-and-neck among likely voters. https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-elections-2026-voters-decide-governor-la-mayor-propositions-more/19991800/entry/20010654/
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- California governor’s race: Becerra, Hilton make final push before Election Day
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton made their final appeal to voters on the eve of Election Day. Full story: https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-elections-2026-voters-decide-governor-la-mayor-propositions-more/19991800/entry/20010722/
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- Parents and 2 young children among victims of Learjet crash in Florida, family says
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A family of four, including two young children, were among those killed when a Learjet slammed into a Florida roadway, according to a relative. Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp and their two young children -- Emma, 4, and Charlie, 2 -- were among those aboard the plane, according to Robinson's brother.
MORE: https://abc7.com/story/parents-2-young-children-among-victims-learjet-crash-florida-family-says/20009588/
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- 2 killed, 2 injured after shooting in Monterey County, California
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County. Full story: https://abc7.com/post/monterey-county-shooting-multiple-killed-several-injured-moss-landing-state-beach-ca-authorities-say/20008471/
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- Hilton offers $3 gas; Becerra campaigns in L.A. as governor's race enters final stretch
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton spent part of his final day on the campaign trail at a Compton gas station where his campaign paid to offer gasoline at $3 per gallon. Speaking Tuesday at Homegirl Cafe, Democrat Xavier Becerra reiterated his focus on ensuring Californians contribute to public services and infrastructure.
MORE: https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-elections-2026-voters-decide-governor-la-mayor-propositions-more/19991800/entry/20009839/
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- Bystander in viral North Hollywood ICE arrest was armed with pepper spray, DHS says
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Department of Homeland Security is responding to a chaotic ICE arrest in North Hollywood that has drawn condemnation from city and state leaders. The video shows a neighbor walking two dogs when an agent points a gun at him. DHS said the bystander was armed with pepper spray and defended the agents' actions.
MORE: https://abc7.com/post/dhs-responds-viral-video-appears-show-ice-agent-point-gun-bystander-north-hollywood/20009565/
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- Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to sideline California ballots
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push for California to set aside thousands of mail ballots from people President Donald Trump's administration claims are noncitizens, a decision that comes on the eve of the pivotal midterm election. https://abc7.com/post/trump-administration-appeals-supreme-court-push-sideline-20000-california-mail-ballots/20008299/
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- Little dog has vendetta against pumpkin
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Dobie the #dog appears to have serious beef with #Halloween. The small dog was caught nibbling and barking at his family's #pumpkin. 😅🎃
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- Sisters finish NYC Marathon nearly 20 years after one saved the other's life
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Talk about a full-circle moment. ❤️ As a child, Caroline donated bone marrow to save her sister Kate’s life. Two decades later, the sisters crossed the #NYCMarathon finish line together while raising money for #cancer research.
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- Los Angeles named "rattiest" city in the U.S.
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Not exactly a title Los Angeles wants to celebrate... 😬 L.A. has been named the “rattiest” city for 2026, with Chicago and New York rounding out the top three, according to #pestcontrol company Orkin. 😖🐀
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- McRib lawsuit allowed to move forward, judge rules
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A federal judge says a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's over its McRib can move forward.
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- Selma Blair makes 1st public statement since arrest
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Selma Blair is speaking out for the first time and apologizing after being arrested and taken to a hospital in October after a Delta Air Lines pilot said she became violent on a flight to New York.
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- Firestorm of reactions after El-Sayed's Democrat primary rival endorses GOP candidate in Michigan
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Abdul El-Sayed's primary rival Haley Stevens broke party ranks and endorsed Republican Mike Rodgers in the tightly contested Michigan Senate race.
https://abc7.com/post/2026-election-news-haley-stevens-endorsement-mike-rogers-michigan-senate-race-abdul-el-sayed-stunts-democratic-party/20006348/
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- 20-year-old identified as one of the pilots in private plane crash
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- NTSB investigates after deadly plane crash
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- Lindsay Clancy could potentially face new trial in March 2027
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Judge William Sullivan said at a hearing on Monday he would like a potential retrial of Lindsay Clancy to begin in March 2027.
https://abc7.com/story/lindsay-clancy-due-court-hearing-future-criminal-case/20007548/
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- Multiple killed, several injured in Monterey County shooting
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Multiple people were killed or injured after a shooting near Moss Landing State Beach in Northern California, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office has confirmed.
https://abc7.la/MNgHX2
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- El Niño Effect: How climate pattern could reshape California's winter
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- 22:27
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- El Niño's return could have major implications for California this winter. Past events have brought dangerous flooding, landslides, and powerful surf, but experts say outcomes can vary widely. Watch ABC7’s “El Niño Effect” to find out what researchers are forecasting and why communities are preparing now.
https://abc7.com/post/el-nino-effect-how-climate-pattern-could-reshape-californias-winter/19885429/
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- Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court over 20,000 CA mail ballots
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections.
https://abc7.la/ZQ2ykd
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- New details after 9 killed in private jet crash in Florida
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- NTSB investigators are trying to figure out what caused a private jet to nose-dive into a Florida neighborhood, killing all nine people on board. We're now hearing messages from air traffic control before the deadly crash.
https://abc7.com/post/palm-beach-plane-crash-today-learjet-60-florida-causes-massive-fireball-bahamas-bound-jet-carried-9-people/20006401/
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- Governor hopefuls Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton make final SoCal campaign push ahead of Election Day
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- With fewer than 48 hours until polls close, California's gubernatorial candidates spent Sunday making their final appeals to Southern California voters.
Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton campaigned at separate events as they sought support in the final stretch of the race for governor.
MORE: https://abc7.com/live-updates/california-elections-2026-voters-decide-governor-la-mayor-propositions-more/19991800/entry/20007274/
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- 3 injured in crash involving Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Three people were injured in a crash involving a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle in La Puente Sunday morning.
According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, a deputy was responding to a call shortly after 10 a.m. when the crash occurred. The deputy was entering the intersection of Hacienda Boulevard and Temple Avenue when the sheriff's vehicle was struck by an SUV.
MORE: https://abc7.com/post/3-injured-car-crash-involving-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy-la-puente/20007130/
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- Election Day stress can impact heart
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Studies have found that heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms can increase after election day, likely due to increased stress and strong emotional responses. Studies also found arrhythmia, or irregular heart beats, in the weeks just before and after elections, and an increased rate of hospitalizations for heart attacks right after voting day.
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- Families smash pumpkins at park in Los Angeles
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Families gathered today at Pan Pacific Park in the Fairfax district to close out Halloween weekend with a good old smash and bash. It was the 4th annual Great Pumpkin Bash. The goal was to smash and compost the pumpkins, rather than sending them to landfills. Families also enjoyed free fall activities, carnival games and more. They also learned about composting and took home free compost kitchen pails.
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- Lear jet crashes in Florida, killing 9 on board
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation's transportation secretary said.
Video recorded by people inside their cars captured the terrifying moment the Bahamas-bound aircraft plunged from the sky before striking near the roadway and exploding. Flames flickered around chunks of pavement lining a crater as people milled about, expressing shock that it landed only feet from homes and inches from passing vehicles. Thick black smoke engulfed the crash site.
More: https://abc7.la/BeWljw
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- Meet the New York City marathon “joggler”
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- One man who certainly is not on the podium at the New York City Marathon is David Rosenstein. He's doing what he calls "joggling." He's running the race while juggling. This is his first time trying it during a full race. He also has a strict game plan so he doesn't get in anyone's way.
MORE: https://abc7.la/Ln4IyH
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- Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida, killing all 9 passengers
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes near a busy roadway. Everyone on board was killed, the nation's transportation secretary said.
MORE: https://abc7.com/post/palm-beach-plane-crash-today-learjet-60-florida-causes-massive-fireball-bahamas-bound-jet-carried-9-people/20006401/
